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2 men charged in connection with September murder of Monroeville woman
Two men face homicide and other charges in connection with the September murder of a Monroeville woman in McKeesport, according to criminal complaints filed Monday. Allegheny County Police charged Ramonta Yancey, 26, of Pittsburgh, and Daron Parks, 26, of Washington, with criminal homicide, robbery of a motor vehicle, conspiracy, tampering...
Police: Road rage might have contributed to crash on Route 30 in North Braddock
North Braddock police are investigating a crash that involved multiple vehicles and shut down part of Route 30 on Monday afternoon. Allegheny County dispatchers said the wreck happened around 2:10 p.m. in the 1000 block of Ardmore Boulevard (Route 30). The roadway near Vincent’s Pizza was shut down in both...
Multi-vehicle crash in Forest Hills restricts traffic on Ardmore Boulevard
Forest Hills police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Bevington Road and Ardmore Boulevard. Allegheny County dispatchers said a call for the crash came in around 8:10 p.m. Friday. Traffic was reduced to one lane as a result of the incident and remained so an hour later....
Penn Hills native and WWII veteran turns 100
A World War II veteran and former Penn Hills resident recently celebrated his centennial birthday. Army Cpl. Joseph DeCesare turned 100 last month. “I feel fine,” he said. “I feel stronger than anybody, even you.” The family had a party for him at Concordia of Monroeville, an assisted living facility....
Police: Car picked up at Lower Burrell garage catches fire in Tarentum
A man’s car caught fire Wednesday night in Tarentum less than a half hour after he picked it up from a Lower Burrell repair shop, Tarentum police said. Officers responded to a car fire at Nick Chevrolet along West Seventh Avenue around 6:50 p.m. The man had pulled into the...
Pittsburgh firm hired to develop Monroeville municipal building safety plan
Monroeville officials tapped a Pittsburgh-based architectural firm to analyze the municipal building and senior center for possible security upgrades. Council unanimously approved LGA Partners to develop a strategy and potential renovations, with an emphasis on the center’s lobby and the front entrance to Monroeville’s offices. Start and end dates for...
Police say West Mifflin man stabbed Whitaker shop owner
Police have charged a West Mifflin man with attempted homicide after they say he stabbed a Whitaker convenience store owner during an argument Monday. Allegheny County police said the victim, whose name was not released, suffered a deep slash to the neck around 11 a.m. at the Lizzie’s Dairy store...
Man hospitalized after Wilkinsburg shooting
A man was hospitalized after being shot Monday afternoon in Wilkinsburg, police said. Allegheny County Police said the 18-year-old was conscious and alert when found at Ross Avenue and Coal Street around 3:30 p.m. The victim was taken to an area hospital. No further information about the victim or possible...
Driver hospitalized after crashing into creek in Penn Hills
A person was transported to a hospital after crashing into a creek in Penn Hills early Friday. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. to the intersection of Verona and Lincoln roads for a report of a vehicle on its roof in the creek. Police and firefighters assisted the...
Catholic school fair to help families of closing schools
A Catholic school fair has been scheduled to help families of two closing schools. Saint Maria Goretti School in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood and East Catholic School in Forest Hills will close their doors this year. Diocese officials have planned two fairs for parents of those school children in the event...
Gateway Middle School holds food drive for Monroeville and Pitcairn pantries
Gateway Middle School students and teachers recently donated hundreds of items to the Cross Roads Food Pantry in Monroeville and the Pitcairn Food Bank. A Super Bowl Food Drive took place Jan. 21 through Feb. 3 as part of Gators Helping Gators, a program designed to bring middle school teachers...
Plum drug dealer sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
A Plum drug dealer, who ran a drug trafficking operation through the Heinz Lofts apartments in Pittsburgh’s North Shore, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Brandon Winters, 43, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in September. Senior U.S. District Judge Nora Barry...
Monroeville teen recognized for poem at CMU writing competition
A message of beauty, empowerment and recognition of one’s self-worth was something Monroeville resident Eliyah Roberts believed needed to be told. “I know that a lot of black girls don’t hear this message a lot,” said the Shady Side Academy senior. “I just feel proud getting my message out to...
Woman in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Pittsburgh
A woman was transported to UPMC Mercy hospital in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh. City police said the incident took place around 1:50 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Grant Street and Forbes Avenue. Forbes Avenue between Grant Street and Scrip Way was closed for...
Oakmont councilwoman hopes to challenge Dermody for state House seat
Carrie DelRosso, an Oakmont Republican and businesswoman, announced she’s seeking her party’s nomination for the state’s 33rd District House seat. DelRosso, 44, grew up in Scranton and lives in Oakmont, where she runs a public affairs firm that provides services to private sector clients, school districts and municipalities. Current clients...
Man walking with child in Wilkinsburg killed in shooting
A 23-year-old man who was shot and killed while walking in Wilkinsburg on Monday has been identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Kevin Hall was shot while walking along Winton Street with a 5-year-old relative at about 1 p.m., police said. A man with short dreadlocks and wearing a...
Antonio Brown offers ‘sincere apology’ to Florida police
Embattled former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has apologized to the Hollywood (Florida) Police Department for his recent actions. Officers arrested Brown in connection with an incident Jan. 21 involving a moving truck driver at his residence. He was charged with felony burglary with battery, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance...
DUI, drug cases among those handled by Monroeville Judge Herbst in January
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Matthew Cavanaugh, 39, of Turtle Creek on charges of possession of controlled substances...
Gateway School District explores methods toward racial equity in schools
In an effort to close the achievement gap between its black and white students, Gateway School District officials are focusing on ideas like instructional and environmental inclusion and teaching about cultural figures and historical struggles. Those efforts, as well as a proposed mentoring program for fifth- through eighth-graders, were among...
Penn Hills School District’s preliminary budget adopted, tax increase likelyVideo
Penn Hills School District officials moved a step closer to plugging an estimated $6 million budget shortfall and possibly raising real estate taxes more than 7%. School directors voted 7-0 Wednesday night to adopt their 2020-21 preliminary budget, which includes a 2.0319-mill hike and no program cuts. Board members Evelyn...
Roof repairs, HVAC work among Plum School District projects
Plum School District officials plan to spend more than $1.75 million on various facility upgrades this summer. School board members unanimously approved Cleveland-based Garland DBS to fix Center Elementary’s roof for nearly $400,000. R.E. Michael Co. was tapped to make HVAC rooftop units for Center and Oblock Junior High School...
Verona fires police officer accused of corruption of a minor
A Verona police officer accused of having child porn and corrupting a teenage boy has been fired. Council unanimously voted to terminate terminated the employment of part-time patrolman Anthony Ogline Tuesday night. He was suspended without pay Jan. 17 after borough officials were informed of an investigation involving Ogline, 34,...
Sewickley man selected to WPSBC board of trustees
A Sewickley doctor was recently appointed to the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children’s board of trustees. Dr. Daren Loran Hoover brings nearly 40 years of extensive experience in studying, practicing, treating and teaching ophthalmology to the board. He joins the nine-member panel as they work to advance the mission,...
Man in critical condition after Pittsburgh shooting
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in Pittsburgh’s North Side. City police said they responded to a ShotSpotter notification of gunfire near the intersection of Brighton Road and Woods Run Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Monday. The responding officer did not find a victim nor a suspect,...
Plum Borough School District classes to resume after threat to high school
Plum Borough School District classes are expected to resume Tuesday as borough police continue to investigate a threat against the high school. Schools were closed Monday after someone threatened to shoot up the high school. District officials announced that evening they would be returning to a normal schedule following a...
